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Скроменый эксперт
07.11.2006
10/10
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I have owned several A series Canon cameras in the past, as well as the Canon SD series, the Canon S series and also the S2 IS.
A series - In my opinion, the A series is best for you if you're looking for a low cost camera that gives you a wide range of features, many manual controls and great image quality. Especially if you love the convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world.
The SD series cameras are smaller and fit into small pockets but more expensive and their smallness makes some features only accessible through the menu which makes changing between modes more cumbersome. They also have less manual controls. I also find that the smallness and lightness of the SD series makes my hand shake more than when I'm holding the A series camera with the side grip. I get more fuzzy pics with the SD series and I hardly ever got any fuzzies with my A series.
The S2 and S3 have great image sensors, a great zoom and super macro function but are also more expensive and pretty bulky.
The A530 comes to you at a super low price with some great features, and at this price is an easy upgrade. At this price, it is just a tiny bit more expensive than some toy cameras and makes a great gift for a "tween" or teen who is just starting to learn about the power of the camera lens.
The A530 gives you:
- A nice sized 1.8 inch LCD screen, and 5MP resolution. Seriously, you don't need any more to for regular sized prints. The higher MP cameras also create giant files and fill up my hard disk too quickly!
- It has an intelligent focusing system AiAF and a DIGIC II processor which can give some pretty good results on auto mode
- SD card slot - cheap to buy 1 GB. You can choose from 4 sizes for the pics depending on the size you may want to store/ print.
-The controls are pretty simple too. The top dial helps you scroll through modes including the special SCN mode
-Photo-stitch - For stitching together panoramic views. I have shot countless seascapes, 'bridge'scapes, and landscapes from all my Canons using this function and stitching together 6-10 shots in one. It is really easy too with the software provided which does it intuitively!
- Portrait, Landscape and Night shot modes. The night shot mode gives great results if you can hold the camera steady with the delayed shutter response.
-Macro mode - Great for close ups of babies or product shots
- The SCN mode is great for point and shoot convenience in special situations- Fireworks, Beach, Snow, kids and pets, Underwater (with the waterproof case), Foliage and Indoor. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot quickly before they miss the photo opportunity while fiddling with manual controls.
-The "My colors" option allows you to choose a color you want to highlight or darken and lighten skin tones. It also allows you to capture only a particular color in a shot while the rest of the picture is black and white. So you can do a black and white portrait of your child with a red ribbon or red ball. Or you can swap out one color with the other, like change your car color to blue from red...In a nutshell, it allows for some creativity in your pictures.
-Complete Manual functions available - shutter priority, Aperture priority, White balancing, Manual focusing etc.
- Tone settings for different lighting (Tungsten, Sunlight, Cloudy etc.) which helps correct the White balance
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I have used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera. And you can create a slide show of all the images you took on the camera itself with fancy transition effects of your choice. The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
-Free Canon software, which though not the best in the world works well and allows you to edit images, photo-stitch images, maintain an album, change camera settings from your computer, subtitle and edit videos, upload images back to camera to transfer to another computer etc.
-It uses AA batteries which are available anywhere in the world.
A Sony Super Quick Charger (5 hours) with 4 rechargeable 2300mAH NiMH batteries is available for around 20 bucks Amazon! Charge these batteries up to 1000 times. I keep the LCD on for all my shots and usually I get 300-400 shots from each charge.
Overall, you are getting a great deal for the price you pay for this camera. With all the features available even amateurs can take pictures like pros!
A series - In my opinion, the A series is best for you if you're looking for a low cost camera that gives you a wide range of features, many manual controls and great image quality. Especially if you love the convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world.
The SD series cameras are smaller and fit into small pockets but more expensive and their smallness makes some features only accessible through the menu which makes changing between modes more cumbersome. They also have less manual controls. I also find that the smallness and lightness of the SD series makes my hand shake more than when I'm holding the A series camera with the side grip. I get more fuzzy pics with the SD series and I hardly ever got any fuzzies with my A series.
The S2 and S3 have great image sensors, a great zoom and super macro function but are also more expensive and pretty bulky.
The A530 comes to you at a super low price with some great features, and at this price is an easy upgrade. At this price, it is just a tiny bit more expensive than some toy cameras and makes a great gift for a "tween" or teen who is just starting to learn about the power of the camera lens.
The A530 gives you:
- A nice sized 1.8 inch LCD screen, and 5MP resolution. Seriously, you don't need any more to for regular sized prints. The higher MP cameras also create giant files and fill up my hard disk too quickly!
- It has an intelligent focusing system AiAF and a DIGIC II processor which can give some pretty good results on auto mode
- SD card slot - cheap to buy 1 GB. You can choose from 4 sizes for the pics depending on the size you may want to store/ print.
-The controls are pretty simple too. The top dial helps you scroll through modes including the special SCN mode
-Photo-stitch - For stitching together panoramic views. I have shot countless seascapes, 'bridge'scapes, and landscapes from all my Canons using this function and stitching together 6-10 shots in one. It is really easy too with the software provided which does it intuitively!
- Portrait, Landscape and Night shot modes. The night shot mode gives great results if you can hold the camera steady with the delayed shutter response.
-Macro mode - Great for close ups of babies or product shots
- The SCN mode is great for point and shoot convenience in special situations- Fireworks, Beach, Snow, kids and pets, Underwater (with the waterproof case), Foliage and Indoor. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot quickly before they miss the photo opportunity while fiddling with manual controls.
-The "My colors" option allows you to choose a color you want to highlight or darken and lighten skin tones. It also allows you to capture only a particular color in a shot while the rest of the picture is black and white. So you can do a black and white portrait of your child with a red ribbon or red ball. Or you can swap out one color with the other, like change your car color to blue from red...In a nutshell, it allows for some creativity in your pictures.
-Complete Manual functions available - shutter priority, Aperture priority, White balancing, Manual focusing etc.
- Tone settings for different lighting (Tungsten, Sunlight, Cloudy etc.) which helps correct the White balance
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I have used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera. And you can create a slide show of all the images you took on the camera itself with fancy transition effects of your choice. The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
-Free Canon software, which though not the best in the world works well and allows you to edit images, photo-stitch images, maintain an album, change camera settings from your computer, subtitle and edit videos, upload images back to camera to transfer to another computer etc.
-It uses AA batteries which are available anywhere in the world.
A Sony Super Quick Charger (5 hours) with 4 rechargeable 2300mAH NiMH batteries is available for around 20 bucks Amazon! Charge these batteries up to 1000 times. I keep the LCD on for all my shots and usually I get 300-400 shots from each charge.
Overall, you are getting a great deal for the price you pay for this camera. With all the features available even amateurs can take pictures like pros!
Скроменый эксперт
20.10.2009
10/10
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A lot has changed since my last camera purchase in 2003.
I purchased this camera for my Vacation to Las Vegas. I wanted a High End Point and Shoot Camera.
What amazed me most about this camera was the 20X zoom and the FUll HD Video. I used the Full HD Video to capture clips that were almost impossible to capture taking a normal picture due to so much movement. I thought the pictures were amazing, but then again I had an old NIkon 4300 coolpix I paid 500 for with.
The day pictures were Awesome, and the night pictures were good. The only night pictures that came out amazing where the vegas lights on the casinos. The flash feature work great, but only in a limited area not a huge casino.
This camera comes with video cables so you can quickly show off your pictures. I highly reccomend to purchased 16gb class6 or higher memory, so You can take advantage of the video feature.
I purchased the pre rechargeable Eneeloop batteries along with the Lacross charger bc-700. These batteries can hold there charge up to 12 months with no use. The normal rechargeable batteries will die with in 30 days even if the camera is not used.
I purchased this camera for my Vacation to Las Vegas. I wanted a High End Point and Shoot Camera.
What amazed me most about this camera was the 20X zoom and the FUll HD Video. I used the Full HD Video to capture clips that were almost impossible to capture taking a normal picture due to so much movement. I thought the pictures were amazing, but then again I had an old NIkon 4300 coolpix I paid 500 for with.
The day pictures were Awesome, and the night pictures were good. The only night pictures that came out amazing where the vegas lights on the casinos. The flash feature work great, but only in a limited area not a huge casino.
This camera comes with video cables so you can quickly show off your pictures. I highly reccomend to purchased 16gb class6 or higher memory, so You can take advantage of the video feature.
I purchased the pre rechargeable Eneeloop batteries along with the Lacross charger bc-700. These batteries can hold there charge up to 12 months with no use. The normal rechargeable batteries will die with in 30 days even if the camera is not used.
Скроменый эксперт
18.10.2008
8/10
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Хорошо
This camera marries some of the best features of the Canon S series like zoom and manual flash with the convenience of the A series. This camera is an upgrade of the SX100 and feels much more sleeker than the previous model.
Here is my take on the camera:
Strengths:
- 9MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor, the CCD sensor is 1/2.3 inch which is bigger than the most SD series cameras resulting in better pictures
- Controls are intuitive and a separate replay start button on the back gives you the flexibility to switch on the camera for playback without extending the lens
- Feels good in the hands, battery compartment gives the camera a better grip, DSLR like black color
- Huge 3" LCD scratch resistant screen makes composing shots easy
- Great 10X optical zoom and 40X digital zoom
- Flash can be flipped up or down as needed, this camera also offers 3 manual flash settings which really helps with portraits
- Sharp pictures - Daylight pictures are excellent and zoom is great for capturing landscapes
- Many modes to shoot - night mode, portrait, landscape, kids and pets, indoors, special scene modes (fireworks, aquarium, foliage, snow, beach etc.) and custom colors too
- 2 extra buttons at the back for changing exposure in 1/3 stops and also adjust for face detection
- Macro mode results in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail
- Uses 2 AA batteries, can take 300-400 pics with one set of rechargeable NiMHs and if you run out of battery they are universally available
Limitations:
- Size and bulk makes it inconvenient to carry at all times, this will probably become your vacation/ special occasion camera.
- No optical viewfinder, has not bothered me but can become an issue for some especially in bright sunlight or if you want to conserve battery
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400, ISO 1600 mostly unuseable
- Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode, you can only zoom in digitally which reduces movie picture quality
- Typical Canon chromatic aberration (common problem with P&S cameras)
- No RAW shooting mode
Overall, this is a great camera for the price if you want a camera with high zoom, especially for shooting outdoors in good light. It also offers some manual functions as well as flash reduction which helps you take the best picture.
Here is my take on the camera:
Strengths:
- 9MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor, the CCD sensor is 1/2.3 inch which is bigger than the most SD series cameras resulting in better pictures
- Controls are intuitive and a separate replay start button on the back gives you the flexibility to switch on the camera for playback without extending the lens
- Feels good in the hands, battery compartment gives the camera a better grip, DSLR like black color
- Huge 3" LCD scratch resistant screen makes composing shots easy
- Great 10X optical zoom and 40X digital zoom
- Flash can be flipped up or down as needed, this camera also offers 3 manual flash settings which really helps with portraits
- Sharp pictures - Daylight pictures are excellent and zoom is great for capturing landscapes
- Many modes to shoot - night mode, portrait, landscape, kids and pets, indoors, special scene modes (fireworks, aquarium, foliage, snow, beach etc.) and custom colors too
- 2 extra buttons at the back for changing exposure in 1/3 stops and also adjust for face detection
- Macro mode results in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail
- Uses 2 AA batteries, can take 300-400 pics with one set of rechargeable NiMHs and if you run out of battery they are universally available
Limitations:
- Size and bulk makes it inconvenient to carry at all times, this will probably become your vacation/ special occasion camera.
- No optical viewfinder, has not bothered me but can become an issue for some especially in bright sunlight or if you want to conserve battery
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400, ISO 1600 mostly unuseable
- Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode, you can only zoom in digitally which reduces movie picture quality
- Typical Canon chromatic aberration (common problem with P&S cameras)
- No RAW shooting mode
Overall, this is a great camera for the price if you want a camera with high zoom, especially for shooting outdoors in good light. It also offers some manual functions as well as flash reduction which helps you take the best picture.
Скроменый эксперт
09.10.2009
6/10
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Плохо
You get what you pay for, and I evidently down-sized in some unanticipated ways from a Panasonic FZ-50 to this Canon, hoping for the added benefit of the extra zoom. Just beware of this camera's limited capabilities in low light - and without bright light - the problem of uncertainty of focus at maximum zoom. When you change the ISO to 200, you pick up discernible noise, inapparent when you check you pictures on the LCD. I should add that the "wheel" which manages ISO and other changes is cheaply made and awkward to use and that both the view finder and the LCD are - frankly - not quality. By the way, the video button, which is easy to get to, is in fact awkward to use and I find I have to push down. I will say I have no problem with the rechargeable battery solution - though its a nuisance - and an obvious way of Canon controlling costs. Do know I spent much less for this camera than for the Panasonic when it first came out, so I understand I got what I paid for. There are some interesting bells and whistles, but these compensate for the shortcomings in the basics. My hunch is that this is the case with the SI 20 as well. But with any luck Canon won't have me as a consumer again.
Скроменый эксперт
25.01.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
I'm a diligent shopper when it comes to some purchases. I've been researching buying a new digital camera off and on for about 6 months and I can say my patience has been rewarded. My two previous digital cameras were Sony's. The main reason for a new digicam was image stabilization. I've taken up kayaking and found many of my on water photos were coming out blurry, even in bright daylight.
Likes:
Macro is amazing with the SX110is. You can rest the cameras lens on a page and it will autofocus on the lettering. You can also manual focus in most modes. Great for catching minute details.
10x optical zoom! 40x digital zoom! It gets you up close when distance between you and your subject is required. Zoom up to 4x digitally while recording movie, although it does get grainy and you can hear the lever click on the recording.
This flash is so much better than either of my Sony's. The range is so much farther, and that's without any flash level adjustments.
The cost! A camera of this quality, with so many options at the $200 mark! Outstanding!
Dislikes:
It would be nice if the flash would automatically pop up when needed like the Sony does. Although I'll admit it made me jump while playing with one at Best Buy.
Too many options (13!) on the Mode Dial . My last Sony had 6 and the other options were software accessible. I'm just afraid all that turning is going to wear out the dial faster.
Also the control dial can be skittish while reviewing photos. It's too easy to press (select) while spinning (scrolling).
This is the second SX110is I purchased from Amazon. I think the first one was a return because it was missing the documentation tray and the little tag that was hanging of my new one. I returned it because the usb/av cover wouldn't stay closed. No problem with the new one I'm happy to say.
Overall it's a great camera. My first Canon. I can't wait to get back on the water with it. I keep it in a dry bag until I use if you are wondering.
Likes:
Macro is amazing with the SX110is. You can rest the cameras lens on a page and it will autofocus on the lettering. You can also manual focus in most modes. Great for catching minute details.
10x optical zoom! 40x digital zoom! It gets you up close when distance between you and your subject is required. Zoom up to 4x digitally while recording movie, although it does get grainy and you can hear the lever click on the recording.
This flash is so much better than either of my Sony's. The range is so much farther, and that's without any flash level adjustments.
The cost! A camera of this quality, with so many options at the $200 mark! Outstanding!
Dislikes:
It would be nice if the flash would automatically pop up when needed like the Sony does. Although I'll admit it made me jump while playing with one at Best Buy.
Too many options (13!) on the Mode Dial . My last Sony had 6 and the other options were software accessible. I'm just afraid all that turning is going to wear out the dial faster.
Also the control dial can be skittish while reviewing photos. It's too easy to press (select) while spinning (scrolling).
This is the second SX110is I purchased from Amazon. I think the first one was a return because it was missing the documentation tray and the little tag that was hanging of my new one. I returned it because the usb/av cover wouldn't stay closed. No problem with the new one I'm happy to say.
Overall it's a great camera. My first Canon. I can't wait to get back on the water with it. I keep it in a dry bag until I use if you are wondering.
Скроменый эксперт
12.01.2009
10/10
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After tinkering with this camera in some detail, here is what I found:
Image Stablization: Quite effective. I have had very few blurry pictures, even though I was constantly taking pictures with shutter speed of 1/8 ~ 1/15.
Battery: The "low battery" warning comes up prematurely sometimes, and it is quite annoying. Once I figure out that I can easily take 400+ photos on a set of Eneloop (or Rayovac Hybrid), I have learned to simply ignore the warning. I love the fact that it uses AA batteries, one less device I have to remember to charge.
Auto Mode: If you allow the camera to decide all the settings for you, you should be able to take decent pictures consistently. Good lighting produces good pictures, bad lighting produces bland pictures, on par with most other entry level cameras. Noise level at ISO 320 is not noticeable, unless you are looking for it.
Shutter/Aperture Priority Mode: Disappointing. The EV setting does not work properly when the flash is activated. And I use flash a lot in non-auto mode.
Manual Mode: Great feature. You can combine different levels of flash with proper ISO and shutter speed to get great result. Instead of bland, washed-out indoor pictures, I was able to obtain good vibrant photos. Once you get the hang of it, you are usually adjusting between flash level and shutter speed, so it's not very complex to use.
Size: It's a little too thick to fit in pants pocket, but should fit in some coat pocket fine. Its shape provides good grip, allowing better shot taking.
Flash: The recycle time is fast enough for me. I suspect it's due to Eneloop.
Reboot: The camera sometimes slows down after extended use. This is easily corrected by shutting it off, then turning it back on.
Overall this camera is very fun to play with. The manaul adjustments allow you to do so much more than a regular point and shoot camera. However, when you bring your A590 to the company party, you would wish some of these features are available in the auto mode too. As a practical camera: 4.5 stars. As a toy: 5 stars.
Image Stablization: Quite effective. I have had very few blurry pictures, even though I was constantly taking pictures with shutter speed of 1/8 ~ 1/15.
Battery: The "low battery" warning comes up prematurely sometimes, and it is quite annoying. Once I figure out that I can easily take 400+ photos on a set of Eneloop (or Rayovac Hybrid), I have learned to simply ignore the warning. I love the fact that it uses AA batteries, one less device I have to remember to charge.
Auto Mode: If you allow the camera to decide all the settings for you, you should be able to take decent pictures consistently. Good lighting produces good pictures, bad lighting produces bland pictures, on par with most other entry level cameras. Noise level at ISO 320 is not noticeable, unless you are looking for it.
Shutter/Aperture Priority Mode: Disappointing. The EV setting does not work properly when the flash is activated. And I use flash a lot in non-auto mode.
Manual Mode: Great feature. You can combine different levels of flash with proper ISO and shutter speed to get great result. Instead of bland, washed-out indoor pictures, I was able to obtain good vibrant photos. Once you get the hang of it, you are usually adjusting between flash level and shutter speed, so it's not very complex to use.
Size: It's a little too thick to fit in pants pocket, but should fit in some coat pocket fine. Its shape provides good grip, allowing better shot taking.
Flash: The recycle time is fast enough for me. I suspect it's due to Eneloop.
Reboot: The camera sometimes slows down after extended use. This is easily corrected by shutting it off, then turning it back on.
Overall this camera is very fun to play with. The manaul adjustments allow you to do so much more than a regular point and shoot camera. However, when you bring your A590 to the company party, you would wish some of these features are available in the auto mode too. As a practical camera: 4.5 stars. As a toy: 5 stars.
Скроменый эксперт
27.11.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
To date, 11/09, I have won 5 Photo of the Day awards from Canon. It is true that the image was important but I took them all with this camera. The absolute best quality camera I have ever owned, and I have owned quite a few. It is all in the lens, not the size of the megapixels. Remember that, that is the one most important thing about any camera and Canon makes some of the worlds best lens. For the money, I would put it up against any camera on the market today. And it surprised me how clear the video and sound is on this model. I have absolutely no problem recommending this model. I paid 129.00 for this and i guess they have replaced it with the a1100 because the price is now is much higher, i suppose it has been discontinued. But the a1100 is 129.00 and I would buy it. Looks to be the same but with more megapixels.
Update: As of 2/24/12 I ended up winning 13 photos of the day from the Canon website, to bad they took the site down. Although a discontinued model, it can still be found on auction sites.
Update: As of 2/24/12 I ended up winning 13 photos of the day from the Canon website, to bad they took the site down. Although a discontinued model, it can still be found on auction sites.
Скроменый эксперт
23.03.2008
10/10
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I own Sony's original subcompact DSC-T1 (without image stabilization) as well as a digital SLR for serious amateur photography. I was in the market to replace the subcompact Sony with a compact with a minimum 10x optical zoom and image stabilization to be used for both video and photos. My choices came down to the Canon SX100IS, Sony DSC-H3 and Canon S5IS.
The Canon S5 on Amazon was only $75 more than the SX100 and Sony, for a lot more features including stereo sound for movies, a flip out screen and 12x optical zoom. In terms of bang for the buck, the S5 was easily the best deal. But it was just too bulky to easily carry to concerts, and i thought it was overkill so ruled out the S5.
So it came down to the Sony and SX 100. Both were the same price, about the same size, with similar features. Consumer Reports gave a good review to the Sony, but hadn't yet reviewed the Canon. What pushed me toward the Canon was (1) the ability to zoom while recording a movie whereas the zoom on the Sony is locked while recording movies; (2) Canon uses all forms of SD cards including the new high capacity format, while the Sony uses proprietary Memorystick Duo. But I was concerned about the battery life of the Canon versus Sony's longlife lithium rechargeable battery.
First test was at an outdoor festival concert. Still photos were absolutely superb at all zoom lengths. Note that in movie mode, you can only use the optical zoom prior to starting the recording. Once recording starts, you can continue to zoom in or out using digital zoom. I had to figure out how to focus the movies. By default continuous focus is turned off (i guess to save battery life). I eventually figured out that i should lock subject into focus at the maximum optical zoom, hit record, and then i can zoom in and out using digital zoom with everything remaining in focus. Once i figured out the focus part, the videos were crisp and clear, even using the digital zoom. The audio was totally distorted and clipped because I was standing close to the speakers, a problem that's endemic to most digital cameras which don't have microphone gain control.
Next test was an indoor nighttime concert, same artist. This time, I applied a homemade sound filter in the form of a fabric bandaid placed over the microphone. Again, the videos were great. The sound was totally acceptable, although understandably some of the high range was muffled by my filter. The photos were great with flash. I actually like the fact that the flash doesn't automatically pop up, and has to be manually flipped up. That way the flash doesn't go off at an inopportune time, since most artists don't like flashes going off while they're performing.
I recorded +/- 25 minutes of video and a handful of photos with each set of Duracell Ultra AA batteries, and changed the batteries before they ran low. I don't know how long they would have lasted if i hadn't pre-emptively changed them. But battery life has been a non-issue.
So great photos, great videos, acceptable audio, reasonably compact. 4.5 stars.
The Canon S5 on Amazon was only $75 more than the SX100 and Sony, for a lot more features including stereo sound for movies, a flip out screen and 12x optical zoom. In terms of bang for the buck, the S5 was easily the best deal. But it was just too bulky to easily carry to concerts, and i thought it was overkill so ruled out the S5.
So it came down to the Sony and SX 100. Both were the same price, about the same size, with similar features. Consumer Reports gave a good review to the Sony, but hadn't yet reviewed the Canon. What pushed me toward the Canon was (1) the ability to zoom while recording a movie whereas the zoom on the Sony is locked while recording movies; (2) Canon uses all forms of SD cards including the new high capacity format, while the Sony uses proprietary Memorystick Duo. But I was concerned about the battery life of the Canon versus Sony's longlife lithium rechargeable battery.
First test was at an outdoor festival concert. Still photos were absolutely superb at all zoom lengths. Note that in movie mode, you can only use the optical zoom prior to starting the recording. Once recording starts, you can continue to zoom in or out using digital zoom. I had to figure out how to focus the movies. By default continuous focus is turned off (i guess to save battery life). I eventually figured out that i should lock subject into focus at the maximum optical zoom, hit record, and then i can zoom in and out using digital zoom with everything remaining in focus. Once i figured out the focus part, the videos were crisp and clear, even using the digital zoom. The audio was totally distorted and clipped because I was standing close to the speakers, a problem that's endemic to most digital cameras which don't have microphone gain control.
Next test was an indoor nighttime concert, same artist. This time, I applied a homemade sound filter in the form of a fabric bandaid placed over the microphone. Again, the videos were great. The sound was totally acceptable, although understandably some of the high range was muffled by my filter. The photos were great with flash. I actually like the fact that the flash doesn't automatically pop up, and has to be manually flipped up. That way the flash doesn't go off at an inopportune time, since most artists don't like flashes going off while they're performing.
I recorded +/- 25 minutes of video and a handful of photos with each set of Duracell Ultra AA batteries, and changed the batteries before they ran low. I don't know how long they would have lasted if i hadn't pre-emptively changed them. But battery life has been a non-issue.
So great photos, great videos, acceptable audio, reasonably compact. 4.5 stars.
Скроменый эксперт
18.01.2009
6/10
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Плохо
Sometimes I wonder if someone slipped me the wrong camera.
My Canon A95 was such a wonderful thing; flip and turn LCD screen, good clear shots, relatively fast speed (2.8), great for macros. But somewhere, the A630 just leaves me missing my A95 (the first camera met a salty demise in one of those camera "baggies" in the Gulf of Mexico looking for jewfish).
First I'll tell you what I did find to be pros about the camera:
-Flip and turn lcd - big and it FLIPS AND TURNS. Very nice for macros and sneaky shots.
-Quick shutter button reaction - you don't have to wait forever between pushing the shutter and actually taking the picture. It's almost instantaneously in my experience.
-You can use accessories with it - buy an off brand extension and you can put polarizing filters (i highly recommend this), a Cokin set with a ND graduated filter and your landscape or sunrise/set shots will suddenly get much greater. Even without anything on the extension, it acts like a hood and keeps glare from marring a shot.
-This is my camera of choice for macros and infrared shots (using a filter). You can get millimeters away from things. It's amazing. It's like having a microscope with 100x magnifier.
And my main camera (an EOS digital Canon camera) doesn't have the advantage of actually seeing through the infrared filter (which is a deep red/almost black), so it's difficult to frame shots. The A630 lets you see through the filter on the LCD screen.
Now, the not so hot;
-You're limited in the use of your ISO. Anything over 200 is unusable in my opinion (and 200 is not that hot either). Any ISO under 100 is unusable without a tripod or hands of steel.
-The size. Not small enough to tuck in your pocket. I really wish it were. This is supposed to be my little camera.
-Photo quality. I know this camera should take better pictures than my A95 but I'm just not convinced it does.
All in all, get it for a reallyreally good price and you should be happy. :)
My Canon A95 was such a wonderful thing; flip and turn LCD screen, good clear shots, relatively fast speed (2.8), great for macros. But somewhere, the A630 just leaves me missing my A95 (the first camera met a salty demise in one of those camera "baggies" in the Gulf of Mexico looking for jewfish).
First I'll tell you what I did find to be pros about the camera:
-Flip and turn lcd - big and it FLIPS AND TURNS. Very nice for macros and sneaky shots.
-Quick shutter button reaction - you don't have to wait forever between pushing the shutter and actually taking the picture. It's almost instantaneously in my experience.
-You can use accessories with it - buy an off brand extension and you can put polarizing filters (i highly recommend this), a Cokin set with a ND graduated filter and your landscape or sunrise/set shots will suddenly get much greater. Even without anything on the extension, it acts like a hood and keeps glare from marring a shot.
-This is my camera of choice for macros and infrared shots (using a filter). You can get millimeters away from things. It's amazing. It's like having a microscope with 100x magnifier.
And my main camera (an EOS digital Canon camera) doesn't have the advantage of actually seeing through the infrared filter (which is a deep red/almost black), so it's difficult to frame shots. The A630 lets you see through the filter on the LCD screen.
Now, the not so hot;
-You're limited in the use of your ISO. Anything over 200 is unusable in my opinion (and 200 is not that hot either). Any ISO under 100 is unusable without a tripod or hands of steel.
-The size. Not small enough to tuck in your pocket. I really wish it were. This is supposed to be my little camera.
-Photo quality. I know this camera should take better pictures than my A95 but I'm just not convinced it does.
All in all, get it for a reallyreally good price and you should be happy. :)
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22.06.2008
8/10
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I'm not sure of why Canon introduced the SX100 IS. Its most distinctive feature is a 10x zoom of the usual Canon quality. It appears intended to compete with the Panasonic Lumix TZ series. Compared to the TZ, it is larger and heavier, but it does have a pop-up flash which can offer slightly better modeling and, more important, for many photographers, a manual exposure mode. Canon apparently intended the SX100 to fill what they perceive as the "gap" between the venerable (and excellent) A series and the DSLR lookalike, but not function alike, Powershot S5, which is also excellent.
The SX100 has, in my opinion, one major design flaw. Instead of the more typical 4-way touch mechanism for function selection, the SX100 has a rotating wheel. This is, again in my opinion, a massive error since the wheel is very difficult to rotate accurately: fingers tend to slip off and either set a function prematurely or hit another button bringing up an unwanted function or, worst of all, both. Perhaps people with very small fingers and an acute sense of touch can reliably use this wheel. I cannot and see it as a major negative in the design of the SX100.
Other than that flaw - which I think of as a showstopper for many people - the camera is typical Canon, which means very good value for the money. The 8 Megapixel images are crisp. As always, except for very expensive DSLRs, noise becomes a problem at higher ISO values, in this case starting at about ISO 200. If the choice is between having no picture at all and a noisy picture, the decision is obvious.
The SX100 has face detection and it seems to work. The 2.5" LCD viewfinder is okay. There are a few specialized scene selectors, such as beach scene and portraits.
In video mode, you can capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps. Audio quality is passable. But you cannot zoom while doing video. Up to one hour of video can be recorded.
The zoom range is 36 - 360mm. I wish all the manufacturers would lop off the top end and make the wide angle wider.
Shot to shot recyling times are a bit on the slow side, but not unusual for this class of camera. Flash recyling time is just plain awful and much slower than other similar cameras.
The camera runs on two AA batteries, which I consider a plus since such batteries are available everywhere in the world. But make sure you carry extras because this camera eats batteries. Rechargeables are a must with this camera.
Overall, this is a general purpose camera with no truly outstanding features. While image quality is high - and the primary reason for the 4-star rating - the rest of the camera is kind of ho-hum. You might want to carefully consider this camera in comparison to its competitors.
Jerry
The SX100 has, in my opinion, one major design flaw. Instead of the more typical 4-way touch mechanism for function selection, the SX100 has a rotating wheel. This is, again in my opinion, a massive error since the wheel is very difficult to rotate accurately: fingers tend to slip off and either set a function prematurely or hit another button bringing up an unwanted function or, worst of all, both. Perhaps people with very small fingers and an acute sense of touch can reliably use this wheel. I cannot and see it as a major negative in the design of the SX100.
Other than that flaw - which I think of as a showstopper for many people - the camera is typical Canon, which means very good value for the money. The 8 Megapixel images are crisp. As always, except for very expensive DSLRs, noise becomes a problem at higher ISO values, in this case starting at about ISO 200. If the choice is between having no picture at all and a noisy picture, the decision is obvious.
The SX100 has face detection and it seems to work. The 2.5" LCD viewfinder is okay. There are a few specialized scene selectors, such as beach scene and portraits.
In video mode, you can capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps. Audio quality is passable. But you cannot zoom while doing video. Up to one hour of video can be recorded.
The zoom range is 36 - 360mm. I wish all the manufacturers would lop off the top end and make the wide angle wider.
Shot to shot recyling times are a bit on the slow side, but not unusual for this class of camera. Flash recyling time is just plain awful and much slower than other similar cameras.
The camera runs on two AA batteries, which I consider a plus since such batteries are available everywhere in the world. But make sure you carry extras because this camera eats batteries. Rechargeables are a must with this camera.
Overall, this is a general purpose camera with no truly outstanding features. While image quality is high - and the primary reason for the 4-star rating - the rest of the camera is kind of ho-hum. You might want to carefully consider this camera in comparison to its competitors.
Jerry
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20.06.2010
8/10
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I first got this camera Christmas 2006 and it was a great camera. It has good zoom, plenty of features to choose from (I personally prefer program), and best of all, it has very good picture quality. Less than 4 years and one extra camera later, this is still the only camera so far that I ever use.
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18.02.2009
10/10
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I will start with the bottom-line.... This is one excellent camera! With that said, there are a couple of things you should know when un-boxing the system. First of all, the measly 32mb memory card you receive is just about worthless. Plan on purchasing a 8gb card. They can be had for about $15 and if you take many photos or any videos you will be glad you did.
Also, my camera's video setting came out of the box in the "compact" mode, which in my option produces unusable video. Change it to the standard video/640 30fps (page 89 in the User Guide). While this still will not provide you with HD video, it is acceptable for causal shooting. However, the included 32mb memory card will only hold about 15 seconds of video at this setting.
Now for the important part. For the price point, this camera would be extremely hard to beat! The features are numerous and quite amazing. I took a picture of an object so far away I could hardly make it out, at full optical and digital zoom and the results were unbelievable. However, I must say I did enhance the photo a bit in Photoshop. You could probably do the same in just about any photo software program, even the one that comes with the camera.
I can't say I found any "cons" with this camera. Since I take causal and semi-professional photographs in my web designing business, I wanted a camera that was compact yet provided excellent results. If I wasn't concern with the size, I would have likely purchased a SX10 IS or XS1 IS, but for what I need the SX110 IS is more than adequate.
However, as others have mentioned the camera does eat a steady supply of batteries. Either buy your AAs in bulk or goes the rechargeable route. I didn't call the camera's energy requirement a con, because I like the big, bright and beautiful LCD and other power hungry features. For me, it is a reasonable tradeoff.
I would highly recommend this camera and I wish you happy shooting!
Also, my camera's video setting came out of the box in the "compact" mode, which in my option produces unusable video. Change it to the standard video/640 30fps (page 89 in the User Guide). While this still will not provide you with HD video, it is acceptable for causal shooting. However, the included 32mb memory card will only hold about 15 seconds of video at this setting.
Now for the important part. For the price point, this camera would be extremely hard to beat! The features are numerous and quite amazing. I took a picture of an object so far away I could hardly make it out, at full optical and digital zoom and the results were unbelievable. However, I must say I did enhance the photo a bit in Photoshop. You could probably do the same in just about any photo software program, even the one that comes with the camera.
I can't say I found any "cons" with this camera. Since I take causal and semi-professional photographs in my web designing business, I wanted a camera that was compact yet provided excellent results. If I wasn't concern with the size, I would have likely purchased a SX10 IS or XS1 IS, but for what I need the SX110 IS is more than adequate.
However, as others have mentioned the camera does eat a steady supply of batteries. Either buy your AAs in bulk or goes the rechargeable route. I didn't call the camera's energy requirement a con, because I like the big, bright and beautiful LCD and other power hungry features. For me, it is a reasonable tradeoff.
I would highly recommend this camera and I wish you happy shooting!
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09.08.2010
8/10
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Good camera case suited to purpose. Would have liked an extra carrying strap but heyho suppose you can't have everything!
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22.08.2009
8/10
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I was looking for a replacement for my Canon Powershot SD700. At the time, I think I paid a little over $300 for the SD700 and it was a great camera for my purposes. However, I hesitantly let my 6-year-old son take a picture of my daughter and I at the zoo and he accidentally dropped it. That was the end of that camera. I decided that I'd buy an inexpensive replacement rather than repair the old camera. I'm not a pro... just a mom who likes to take pictures of the kids, family vacations and gatherings, etc. When I have the time I even do a little scrapbooking. So, I just needed something basic for family memories. I would have preferred something with a lithium rechargeable battery since they are smaller and they battery life is great. However, the Powershot A1000IS (which I paid $129 for less than a year ago here at amazon)was a great choice.
I wouldn't pay the current listed amazon price of $399 for it but it's a great basic camera for what I paid. I use inexpensive eneloop rechargeable batteries and they are more than sufficient. Easy to use, especially if you're accustomed to using Canons. Takes movies. Good quality photos and fairly compact size. It's not quite as small as my SD700 was (RIP) but close enough. It'll fit into your purse or jacket pocket. I bought purple... love the color.
I wouldn't pay the current listed amazon price of $399 for it but it's a great basic camera for what I paid. I use inexpensive eneloop rechargeable batteries and they are more than sufficient. Easy to use, especially if you're accustomed to using Canons. Takes movies. Good quality photos and fairly compact size. It's not quite as small as my SD700 was (RIP) but close enough. It'll fit into your purse or jacket pocket. I bought purple... love the color.
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23.10.2009
4/10
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Ok,let me first say I am a fan of Canon products and purchased this one for the great reviews. This camera is awful! I was deciding between a DSLR and a 'point and shoot' and opted to go with the point and shoot. Even though the DSLR would have been nice...all I really need the camera for is taking pictures of my daughter. The fatal flaw of this camera is that it cannot take an action shot to save its life. Try telling a two year old to stay still every time you want to take a picture! All of my pictures come out blurry...in a series of about 20 pictures maybe 1 might be actually usable. I have tried setting the dial to the "action/sports" setting and it is no better than any of the other settings. I have also tried the custom settings to get it to work...but that kind of defeats the purpose of the point and shoot...not to mention it still doesn't work. My $100 little pocket camera takes better 'real' pictures than this. The camera is nice for taking pictures of still shots...but that's it. Not a good value for the money. Either upgrade to the DSLR or downgrade to a good point and shoot.
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24.03.2009
8/10
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First of all, going from a 3 Megapixel camera I bought five years ago and found totally adequate to finally getting this 8-Megapixel wonder is an incredible experience. The fact that I paid 1/3 less for this camera than my previous digital snap-shooter makes the experience even more incredible!
It does everything as advertised for the tyro AND advanced photographer. Put it on Auto and you just press the button and an acceptable image appears on the LCD screen and goes into memory. Go through the Menu, set white balance, maximum resolution, aperture or shutter speed and you've got the potential of producing a really good shot.
As the title for this review suggests, however, there is one thing about this camera that I found disturbing. It's the "press the shutter button half way to focus then press all the way to take the picture" maneuver that is not overridable in the Menu. This may not be a problem if the purchaser is the only one using this camera, but give it to a complete stranger to take a picture of you and the wife in front of the Golden Gate Bridge and you are going to end up with a picture that will probably be out of focus. Let's face it, the average Joe you give the camera to to take a picture of you will have no idea of what you're talking about when you instruct him on proper shutter button etiquette.
A second, minor thought. After reading the instruction book thoroughly, one is left with the impression that the largest capacity SD card it will accept is a 512 Megabyte job. Which is not true. I loaded an 8 Gigabyte, Sandisk Ultra III card into the slot and it works perfectly.
All in all, I would recommend this camera to snap-shooter and advanced photographer alike. Just don't toss the thing to a fellow tourist to take a picture of you unless you want the image to be out of focus.
It does everything as advertised for the tyro AND advanced photographer. Put it on Auto and you just press the button and an acceptable image appears on the LCD screen and goes into memory. Go through the Menu, set white balance, maximum resolution, aperture or shutter speed and you've got the potential of producing a really good shot.
As the title for this review suggests, however, there is one thing about this camera that I found disturbing. It's the "press the shutter button half way to focus then press all the way to take the picture" maneuver that is not overridable in the Menu. This may not be a problem if the purchaser is the only one using this camera, but give it to a complete stranger to take a picture of you and the wife in front of the Golden Gate Bridge and you are going to end up with a picture that will probably be out of focus. Let's face it, the average Joe you give the camera to to take a picture of you will have no idea of what you're talking about when you instruct him on proper shutter button etiquette.
A second, minor thought. After reading the instruction book thoroughly, one is left with the impression that the largest capacity SD card it will accept is a 512 Megabyte job. Which is not true. I loaded an 8 Gigabyte, Sandisk Ultra III card into the slot and it works perfectly.
All in all, I would recommend this camera to snap-shooter and advanced photographer alike. Just don't toss the thing to a fellow tourist to take a picture of you unless you want the image to be out of focus.
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02.03.2010
2/10
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I got this camera in January of 2009. And I LOVED it! Took fantastic pictures (good enough to sell - I'm a photographer with many cameras) portable and the battery lasted a long time. BUT at the beginning of February all of a sudden I'd put batteries in and they would last about an hour. Next thing I know I pull it out of it's case and the silver button on top flipped off on the street and I couldn't find it. It still worked, however. Now when I put new batteries in they last about 3 or 4 pictures and then are drained. It's over a year, so warranty is shot. It makes me so sad. I loved this little camera. Now I'm leery of getting another little canon.
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01.08.2010
10/10
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Very good camera. With the image stabilization, you can take photos in much lower light without flash.
Mine was used, but like new.
Mine was used, but like new.
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20.07.2009
10/10
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The Canon SX 110 is well worth considering for anyone looking for a versatile camera that provides a lot of control without breaking the bank. It has a powerful zoom lens, good macro setting, good battery life, intuitive controls, and extensive manual settings - including focus, ISO, aperture, light balance, etc.
The large screen on the back is good for all but the brightest light. Canon's face recognition technology is useful: whatever it does I am not sure, but portraits come out great. The camera's real asset is the long lens combined with image stabilization. 10x optical and 4x digital zoom, for a combined 40x zoom make amateur wildlife photography a possibility, which really can't be done with a point and shoot and until a few years back could only be done with SLRs with huge lenses. I've been able to get acceptable images on full 40x zoom without using the tripod in good light - the image stabilizer is that good. Macro focus is also available and high quality.
Bottom line: you won't get this versatility anywhere else for the price.
pros:
-manual options for all settings
-good long lens and image stabilizer performance
-good screen
-intuitive button layout
-low price
-long battery life (with high capacity rechargables)
cons:
-slightly too large for most pockets
-built-in flash is not great
-grainy at higher ISO settings
The large screen on the back is good for all but the brightest light. Canon's face recognition technology is useful: whatever it does I am not sure, but portraits come out great. The camera's real asset is the long lens combined with image stabilization. 10x optical and 4x digital zoom, for a combined 40x zoom make amateur wildlife photography a possibility, which really can't be done with a point and shoot and until a few years back could only be done with SLRs with huge lenses. I've been able to get acceptable images on full 40x zoom without using the tripod in good light - the image stabilizer is that good. Macro focus is also available and high quality.
Bottom line: you won't get this versatility anywhere else for the price.
pros:
-manual options for all settings
-good long lens and image stabilizer performance
-good screen
-intuitive button layout
-low price
-long battery life (with high capacity rechargables)
cons:
-slightly too large for most pockets
-built-in flash is not great
-grainy at higher ISO settings
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15.07.2010
10/10
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I have had a Canon PowerShot camera for many years and required another with more facilities. The A470 met the bill and has performed brilliantly since I acquired it. Thank you Canon.
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13.12.2008
10/10
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As an owner of several Canon digital cameras throughout the past 10 years, I'd have to say that I am really pleased with Canon's latest "prosumer" camera. It really captures the needs of a lot of different users, from great advanced features and access to setting modification for those who like to dabble with the outcome of their shots, to a large and vibrant display that will satisfy any mom or pop at Jonny's soccer game. Over time, Canon has trimmed its on-board buttons and menus down to a VERY useable and accessible set, now rivaling the super-easy to use (but not very high quality) Kodak line of point and shooters.
The picture quality on this guy rivals my Canon 30D's quality on automatic settings in both incandescent indoor shooting as well as outdoor shooting, but have not put the high ISOs to the test.
The face detection feature is really nice; it does a nice job of picking up on the faces in a shot, so you do not have to try to manually focus. Again, very nice for Gramma to take great looking shots.
It seems like there had been a boom in DSLR sales in the past few years, with people forking out WAY too much cash for more camera than they need (and end up using in the long run). If you are one of those folks who are tempted to get into photography "more seriously," but really don't have the money to spend on a number of lenses (let alone a decent body), or the time for classes at your local tech school, this is a really nice camera to consider. The 10x optical zoom, rarely before seen on a sub-$200 camera, can give you some added push in your shots. If you insist on "looking cooler" with a big camera that (until you learn its nuances) will yield shots of equal quality to this one in automatic mode, then I'd recommend staying in the Canon family, with a Rebel product or even a 40 or 50D. Canon really does the best job for the money.
The ONLY minute detail that I would point out to the negative would be the fact that small size coupled with the smooth rounded edges makes it just a bit difficult to grab and shoot if you have big paws like I do. Not a huge drawback, just something to mention.
The picture quality on this guy rivals my Canon 30D's quality on automatic settings in both incandescent indoor shooting as well as outdoor shooting, but have not put the high ISOs to the test.
The face detection feature is really nice; it does a nice job of picking up on the faces in a shot, so you do not have to try to manually focus. Again, very nice for Gramma to take great looking shots.
It seems like there had been a boom in DSLR sales in the past few years, with people forking out WAY too much cash for more camera than they need (and end up using in the long run). If you are one of those folks who are tempted to get into photography "more seriously," but really don't have the money to spend on a number of lenses (let alone a decent body), or the time for classes at your local tech school, this is a really nice camera to consider. The 10x optical zoom, rarely before seen on a sub-$200 camera, can give you some added push in your shots. If you insist on "looking cooler" with a big camera that (until you learn its nuances) will yield shots of equal quality to this one in automatic mode, then I'd recommend staying in the Canon family, with a Rebel product or even a 40 or 50D. Canon really does the best job for the money.
The ONLY minute detail that I would point out to the negative would be the fact that small size coupled with the smooth rounded edges makes it just a bit difficult to grab and shoot if you have big paws like I do. Not a huge drawback, just something to mention.
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29.10.2008
2/10
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After waiting over five months for what I thought was going to be a terrific camera to hit the shelfs, I simply had
to send it back after having it for only two days....
Now, I've had over eight (8( digital camera's and I do love them so!...The reason I bought this camera was for its "Movie" capabilities. My hobby is creating "slideshows with music", and I've done many of them. So, I had planned to use not only photos in the slideshow, but also some "video" also, just to have the slideshow flow with a bit more variety.
I'd also like to add that I"m stricly a Canon person. Yes, I'm sure there are other super cameras out there, but I know and understand Canon cameras,so, I"ll just stick with them.
What I find a bit strange here is that since I'm a Canon person, why did I rate it only One (1) star?...
Each Canon camera I've had in the past I've loved!. Here was the problem: The "Wheel" on this camera simply didn't turn well at all. It would "hesitate" and move just when it felt like. And, the Movie mode ergonimics was
what I felt "Clumsy"...
Of all the eight (8( Canon Camera's I've owned, I've never ever returned one!. And, the ergonomics on ALL of those cameras was superb!.. My very first Canon camera was the S330 Elph, some eight years ago, and right from the box, it took me no time to set it up!. And so were all the other Canons that easy also..
And, the Audio on this camera's supposed to have great stereo audio? When I played back the movie that I had taken with it, the audio sounded pretty bad to my ear.
[...] I've purchased other cameras from them in the past, and have never returned anything to them, buy even though their delivery was super fast, I got the camera in 48 hours. But, you can be sure I'll not be buying another camera from them simply because of their restocking charge.
To be fair, after I had rated this camera a One (1) star, I realized that I had rated it incorrectly. When I then went to rate it for Three (3) stars, the Amazon interface or whatever, would not allow me to change the one star to a three star.
I'm sure that this camera will be just right for many people and my dilemma with it will most probably not be similar to others who have this camera or are going to buy it.
to send it back after having it for only two days....
Now, I've had over eight (8( digital camera's and I do love them so!...The reason I bought this camera was for its "Movie" capabilities. My hobby is creating "slideshows with music", and I've done many of them. So, I had planned to use not only photos in the slideshow, but also some "video" also, just to have the slideshow flow with a bit more variety.
I'd also like to add that I"m stricly a Canon person. Yes, I'm sure there are other super cameras out there, but I know and understand Canon cameras,so, I"ll just stick with them.
What I find a bit strange here is that since I'm a Canon person, why did I rate it only One (1) star?...
Each Canon camera I've had in the past I've loved!. Here was the problem: The "Wheel" on this camera simply didn't turn well at all. It would "hesitate" and move just when it felt like. And, the Movie mode ergonimics was
what I felt "Clumsy"...
Of all the eight (8( Canon Camera's I've owned, I've never ever returned one!. And, the ergonomics on ALL of those cameras was superb!.. My very first Canon camera was the S330 Elph, some eight years ago, and right from the box, it took me no time to set it up!. And so were all the other Canons that easy also..
And, the Audio on this camera's supposed to have great stereo audio? When I played back the movie that I had taken with it, the audio sounded pretty bad to my ear.
[...] I've purchased other cameras from them in the past, and have never returned anything to them, buy even though their delivery was super fast, I got the camera in 48 hours. But, you can be sure I'll not be buying another camera from them simply because of their restocking charge.
To be fair, after I had rated this camera a One (1) star, I realized that I had rated it incorrectly. When I then went to rate it for Three (3) stars, the Amazon interface or whatever, would not allow me to change the one star to a three star.
I'm sure that this camera will be just right for many people and my dilemma with it will most probably not be similar to others who have this camera or are going to buy it.
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17.12.2009
10/10
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Though I purchased this item for someone else, but I got a fair share of usage on this camera before I eventually handed it over to its owner.
The camera is an extremely good package of advanced features in a point-and-shoot model. People who are aware of manual controls, they get enough tweaks to make in this camera to satisfy their urge. A more than generous screen makes everything you are doing a pleasure on your eyes, fonts are bigger and easy to read without a squint in eye.
Though battery-life is a concern, but I understand the display and zooming takes a toll on its life, and that's understandable. Usage of AA batteries makes it a good camera to travel with, without looking for a charging station for chargeable batteries.
Overall, a great camera, equally good for beginners as well as advanced users who would like to tinker with manual controls before joining the DSLR league.
The camera is an extremely good package of advanced features in a point-and-shoot model. People who are aware of manual controls, they get enough tweaks to make in this camera to satisfy their urge. A more than generous screen makes everything you are doing a pleasure on your eyes, fonts are bigger and easy to read without a squint in eye.
Though battery-life is a concern, but I understand the display and zooming takes a toll on its life, and that's understandable. Usage of AA batteries makes it a good camera to travel with, without looking for a charging station for chargeable batteries.
Overall, a great camera, equally good for beginners as well as advanced users who would like to tinker with manual controls before joining the DSLR league.
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16.02.2010
4/10
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Just one year after we bought this camera we were taking a picture and suddenly the lens got stuck in extended position. We had just taken a picture a minute before, then this happened. The camera doesn't work anymore, it makes some noises like trying to move the lens, but it doesn't do anything. I found similar complaints about this and other Canons in the web after searching for the error message "lens error" or "stuck lens".
Other than that it was a so-so camera while it worked, slow to recharge after a flash (using alkaline batteries). The focus wasn't too great (even with the image stabilization feature) and the colors were not as vivid as a Panasonic that we had before.
Other than that it was a so-so camera while it worked, slow to recharge after a flash (using alkaline batteries). The focus wasn't too great (even with the image stabilization feature) and the colors were not as vivid as a Panasonic that we had before.
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